I'm always in search of the cosmopolitan lifestyle on the Eastside. As a Bellevue-ite, I don't like traveling across either bridge to find cool things to do . Be surprised at all there is to do on the Eastside. The Eastside; it's more than a place, it's a lifestyle.

Posts by Author

Trisha

I’m still recovering from last weekends food and wine bash at Qwest Field. The Taste Washington! wine and food fest. With 200 wineries and 60 restaurants, you have to pace yourself. From 2-8pm you eat and sip your way around the venue, watch cooking demos, meet local chefs such as the 0/8 Seafood Grill’s Chef Dan, Chef Dan Thiessen and meet and chat with local winemakers. Some highlights: The fragrant duck mini sandwiches from Wild Ginger These went like hot cakes. The elegant dining room for VIPs and sponsors. It was decorated in a “Midnight at the Oasis” style with purple sofas and lounge chairs. In the Cellar Room A great place to get away from the crowds and meet other foodies. A chance to taste some great boutique wines like Pondera and O Wines, Stacy Lill and Kathy Johansen of O Winesas well as the more well known Northstar wines and DeLille wines. Taste Washington is in it’s second decade and was sold out this year. It’s a great way to preview restaurants and wineries all under
[Read More]

I think it’s finally here! At least for the weekend..that thing called Spring. Just when I thought we would be in a gray fog forever, the sun decided to come out and give us a kiss. Next month, I’m happy to say the Bellevue Farmers Market begins it’s Spring/Summer run. Courtesy Bellevue Farmers Market Beginning May 14th you can visit the Bellevue Market and get fresh, locally grown produce, ready to eat wood fired pizzas, fresh bouquets of flowers, and listen to live music. FREE parking too.
[Read More]

Got wine? Sure do. This is a big weekend for wine and foodies. The Washington Wine Commission is having TASTE WASHINGTON! this weekend in Seattle. Taste Washington is a food and wine lovers delight. Two hundred wineries and 60 restaurants will tempt you with their wares. The VIP Grand Tasting looks really good and starts at 2 on Sunday so you can get there before the crowds. It’s slightly more money, but so worth it.
[Read More]

Get singled out: If you want to try out for the Bachelor they are holding a casting call right in Bellevue Square: The Bachelor Casting Call April 18 1 – 5 pm Bellevue Square Center Court ABC is looking for a few good single women for the next Bachelor! Join KOMO 4 and Star 101.5 for the Bachelor Open Casting Call at Bellevue Square. Ladies can win fabulous prizes from Bellevue Square. And the rose? Ladies can only win that by winning the bachelor’s love. For your application and more info click here
[Read More]